What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Medellín?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Medellín is to train and fly which costs $250 - $900 and takes 14h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Medellín?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Medellín is to fly which takes 12h 14m and costs $470 - $950.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Medellín?

The distance between Los Angeles and Medellín is 5432 km.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Medellín?

It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from Los Angeles to Medellín, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Medellín?

Medellín is 2h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 1:23 PM in Los Angeles and 3:23 PM in Medellín.

Where can I stay near Medellín?

There are 2882+ hotels available in Medellín.

Los Angeles to Medellín - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Medellín by plane or train

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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane LAX - MDE
12h 14m
$473–923
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
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1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane SAN - MDE
14h 56m
$254–891
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE)plane ONT - MDE
14h 5m
$269–986
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)plane LAX - EOH
13h 50m
$708–1,713

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) flights

37Weekly Planes

10h 24mAverage Duration

$192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,432.2 km
Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Medellín, Colombia?

Aeroméxico, Copa Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) 5 times a day.

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How to get fromLos Angeles to Medellínby plane or train

There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Medellín by plane or train

Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova

Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova

Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Medellin Jose Marie Cordova

Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport